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SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2018 (AFP) – Mauricio Pochettino insists he will "adapt" to the loss of Tottenham's World Cup absentees, despite the impact on the club's preparations for the new Premier League campaign.
Spurs thrashed Roma 4-1 in their opening game in the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament on Wednesday after doubles from Fernando Llorente and Lucas Moura earned a win in San Diego.
But while World Cup trio Christian Eriksen, Son Heung -Min and Davinson Sanchez all played a part, there were a host of big names missing from Spurs' ranks, including Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris and Dele Alli after they were given extra time for their exploits in Russia.
Spurs had nine players represented among the four World Cup semi-finalists, but while that group may struggle to feature in their Premier League opener at Newcastle on August 11, Pochettino boss is focusing on those who are definitely availa
"It's different circumstances [this summer] because of the [World Cup]"
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" I'm not complaining about that.
"Of course, it's a massive disadvantage because it's a tough disadvantage." But I need to adapt.
"We can not delete the start of the season. It starts up more than other leagues and other countries. We are going to be in a similar condition. Some teams have more problems than others. "
Spurs' makeshift defence was brutally exposed inside the opening three minutes, Luca Pellegrini and Javier Pastore were allowed to interchange on the left-hand side of the box and the ball was bumbled to Patrik Schick, with his back to goal 12 yards out.
Despite the close attention of three white shirts, Schick was able to turn over and get a shot at the bottom.
Purpose parity was restored five minutes after good work from Moura and youngster Ben Amos in forcing Pastor to get hold of the ball. a header beyond keeper Antonio Mirante
Eriksen 's elegant angled right foot shot from 20 yards almost put Spurs ahead moments later, but his effort crashed back the far post.
Pochettino's side r emained in the ascendancy though and went ahead through Llorente's 18th minute second. Erik Lamela's inswinging left wing cross drifted beyond the Roma back to unmarked Moura at the far post.
His volley was driven away by Mirante, but only into the path of Llorente, who diverted the ball into the empty net.
Moura added a second to Serge Aurier who was whipped in an inviting ball from the right and had a second chance of being married in the United States.
Moura added a second a minute before the interval after showing excellent composure on the edge of the box. Sober, Moura picked up the loose ball, skipped past a challenge and then fired a low shot on the bottom corner.
Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco said: "We "
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Fbl-I had a good start to the game, I did not feel like we were defended in the second part of the first half. USA-ENG-Pr-ITA-Tottenham-Roma
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